u/Middle-Chemical-4925

Would you like hangout and explore some beaches and cafes in the night?
i am M 30 from Blr. will be here for next 4 days.

If you are finishing college with backlogs (supplies), poor communication skills, or a degree from a low-tier institution, you might feel like the door to Big Tech is closed. It isn’t.

I graduated from a low-tier college in Kerala with backlogs and was rejected by Wipro. I spent two years at a small startup doing mundane work before I decided to change my trajectory via GATE. After securing an M.Tech in CSE at a Tier-1 IIT, my career transformed.

The Financial Reality: My CTC Growth

Timeline	Total Compensation (CTC)
Year 0 (Joining)	86 LPA
Year 1	1.1 Cr
Year 2	1.3 Cr
Year 3	1.7 Cr

Does GATE Actually Matter?

If you are currently in a low-tier college, yes—absolutely.

• The IIT Advantage: A Master’s from a Tier-1 IIT isn’t just about the degree; it’s about access. Top-tier product companies (its not Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.) pays dream CTCs.
• The Service Company Trap: Many students in Kerala settle for placements at service-oriented firms like TCS, Infosys, or Wipro. The starting packages are often < 5LPA. If you have the technical aptitude to crack GATE, do not settle. The ROI on an IIT M.Tech is exponentially higher.

What if you can’t get into an IIT?

Transitioning from a service company to a product company as a Software Engineer is notoriously difficult; your resume often gets filtered out before an interview.

1. Pivot Roles: Apply for Test Engineering (QA) or Customer Support roles at top product companies.
2. The Pay Gap: Even non-SWE roles at product companies typically offer significantly higher starting salaries and better benefits than developer roles at service companies.

The Bottom Line: Your college tier and your past backlogs do not define your ceiling. Focus on your programming skills, leverage the GATE exam to reset your "brand," and aim for product-based excellence. Keep this in mind and make sure to score at least 70% in exams.

I am open for questions:

How to plan Switzerland Trip from Bangalore using Axis M4B Travel Edge Points?

Is there any chance the bottleneck at Panathur Bridge will be addressed soon?

4 മീറ്റര്‍ വീതിയുള്ള പഞ്ചായത്ത് റോഡിന്റെ താഴെ അരികിലുള്ള ഭൂമിയില്‍ ചുറ്റു മതില്‍ കെട്ടുമ്പോള്‍ അതിര്‍ത്തിയില്‍ നിന്ന് സ്ഥലം വിടേണ്ടതുണ്ടോ? സ്ഥലത്തിന്‍റെ അതിര്‍ത്ഥി റോഡാണ്

Any mallu working at Cessna/ETC up for having lunch together?
We can find some nearby restaurants with Kerala/Malabar Biriyani together?

Hey all, I'm new to this city and started exploring parks and lakes. I am working in IT in a Tier 1 company and passionate about travelling.

If you like to travel and want to share your experiences, feel free to dm me. We can catchup for a coffee and plan something together. I live/drive around Marathahalli and Sarjapur Road.

I am M30 working in a Tier 1 IIT Company here.

30 year old Male. Working in Top tier IT company here.

Feeling lazy today.
I have a couple of meetings in the first half, but my schedule is open in the afternoon.
Anyone interested in grabbing lunch and having a good chat?